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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,827.63, 38,739.53 and 14,699.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,827.63, 38,739.53 and 14,699.39 is: 22,047.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,827.63 : 38,739.53 = 14,699.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,827.63/38,739.53 = 14,699.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,827.63x = 38,739.53 × 14,699.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,827.63x = 569,447,386.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,447,386.39/25,827.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,047.99

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